PS5 Pro: Enhanced Gaming

Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2, powered by Remedy’s advanced Northlight engine, already boasts impressive visuals on PS5. The PS5 Pro will likely enhance the game’s atmospheric lighting effects, particularly in the New York City-like Dark Place, creating even more immersive and visually stunning environments. The potential for increased fidelity and smoother performance promises to further elevate the game’s already captivating visuals.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Ubisoft has specifically upgraded the Anvil engine for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, its upcoming feudal Japan-set historical adventure. The PS5 Pro’s added power could enable the engine to render a vast open world at 4K resolution with high frame rates, without sacrificing visual details like cherry blossom gusts and pollen. A steady 60fps would further enhance the game’s combat, making it feel as sharp and responsive as the blades of Yasuke and Naoe.

Demon’s Souls

Demon’s Souls, a launch title released in 2020, remains visually stunning on PS5. The standard version offers a Cinematic mode (4K resolution, 30fps) and a Performance mode (1440p, 60fps). The PS5 Pro’s enhanced capabilities could allow for a combination of both modes, achieving the full force of Cinematic mode at 60fps. This would deliver a significantly smoother gameplay experience without compromising visual fidelity, making the Souls combat even more captivating.

Dragon’s Dogma 2

Dragon’s Dogma 2, while visually impressive, faced performance issues on console at launch, struggling to achieve a consistent 60fps. The PS5 Pro’s enhanced hardware could provide a significant boost to framerate, allowing for smoother gameplay, particularly during epic giant monster battles. It also has the potential to enhance the 4K resolution, further showcasing the detail rendered by the RE Engine.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, a visually stunning game, is currently locked to 30fps, which can impact the smoothness of the combat. While the PS5 offers a Performance mode, it compromises visual fidelity. The PS5 Pro’s upgrade could unlock the game’s full potential by achieving a balance of high-resolution visuals and smooth performance. This would enhance the enjoyment of the gorgeous world design and meticulously crafted characters.

Gran Turismo 7

Gran Turismo 7 already runs at 60fps on PS5, but the PS5 Pro focuses on enhancing ray tracing, particularly between cars during races. The PS5 Pro will likely deliver more realistic reflections, with cars reflecting the surrounding environment, as seen in the demonstration with a Corvette and a Porsche Cayman GT4. While a visual upgrade, it remains to be seen whether the enhanced ray tracing justifies the $700 price tag.

Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy showcases the PS5 Pro’s ray-tracing improvements. The PS5 Pro will enhance reflections on surfaces like the stone floor of Hogwarts’ Great Hall, adding a greater sense of realism. The ray tracing will also affect shadows, creating more detailed and immersive environments. With more reflective surfaces and more realistic shadows, the PS5 Pro version of Hogwarts Legacy will further enhance the experience of exploring the magical world.

Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden West, another first-party game, benefits from the PS5 Pro’s enhanced GPU performance. The PS5 Pro version will bridge the gap between Performance Mode and Fidelity Mode, delivering higher fidelity visuals while maintaining a smooth framerate. This will translate to improvements in lighting, skin and hair textures, and overall visual detail, making the world of Horizon Forbidden West even more captivating.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 already sets a high bar for PS5 games, offering stunning visuals and impressive performance. The PS5 Pro aims to eliminate the trade-off between these two aspects, delivering high-fidelity graphics at a smooth 60fps. This will allow players to experience the game’s breathtaking visuals without compromising on smooth gameplay, enhancing the overall experience of web-slinging through New York City.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, a technical marvel on the base PS5, showcases the potential of the console’s SSD. The PS5 Pro further enhances the experience by maintaining high-performance gameplay while simultaneously improving visual detail. The Pro will likely maintain a consistent framerate even when pushing the game to greater visual complexity, offering a more visually stunning and immersive experience without sacrificing the smooth gameplay that made the original so enjoyable.

The Crew Motorfest

Ubisoft’s The Crew Motorfest, an online racing game, will receive PS5 Pro enhancements, though the specific details remain undisclosed. The brief demonstration showcased improved reflections on car surfaces, potentially similar to the Gran Turismo 7 upgrade, suggesting a more realistic visual experience. The Pro’s enhancements may also contribute to maintaining a smooth 60fps framerate, further enhancing the racing experience.

The First Descendant

Nexon’s The First Descendant, a free-to-play MMORPG, will also benefit from PS5 Pro enhancements. The PS5 Pro version will likely offer a balance of higher fidelity graphics and a consistent higher frame-rate, bridging the gap between Performance and Fidelity Mode. While specific improvements remain unknown, the Pro version will likely deliver a more visually stunning experience, enhanced by more detailed environments and smooth gameplay.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered

The Last of Us Part II Remastered will run at a smooth 60fps on the PS5 Pro, compared to the 30fps of the standard PS5 version. The Pro also offers improved detail compared to the Performance mode of the original PS5 version. This means that the Pro version will deliver a significantly smoother experience while maintaining a higher level of visual detail, making the game even more immersive.

Every Game That’s Enhanced for PS5 Pro

Since the initial announcement, a keen-eyed Reddit user has compiled a list of every game confirmed to be enhanced for PS5 Pro at launch. There are a total of 54 games, including:

PS5 Pro

• Alan Wake 2
• Assassin’s Creed Shadows
• The Callisto Protocol
• The Crew Motorfest
• Demon’s Souls
• Dragon Age: The Veilguard
• Dragon’s Dogma 2
• Dynasty Warriors: Origins
• EA Sports College Football 25
• EA Sports FC 25
• Empire of the Ants
• Enlisted
• F1 24
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• The First Descendant
• Fortnite
• Gran Turismo 7
• Hogwarts Legacy
• Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
• Horizon Forbidden West
• The Last of Us Part I
• The Last of Us Part II Remastered
• Lies of P
• Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
• Madden NFL 25
• Marvel Rivals
• Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
• Mortal Kombat 1
• My Little Universe
• Naraka: Bladepoint
• No Man’s Sky
• Pro Baseball Spirits 2024-2025
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• Redacted
• Resident Evil 4
• Resident Evil Village
• Retrieval
• Rise of the Ronin
• Spider-Man Remastered
• Spider-Man Miles Morales
• Spider-Man 2
• Spine: This is Gun Fu
• Star Wars Jedi Survivor
• Star Wars Outlaws
• Stellar Blade
• Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown
• Towers of Aghasba
• Until Dawn
• Warframe
• War Thunder
• Wolverine
• World of Warships: Legends

PSVR2 Games

• CyubeVR
• Kayak VR Mirage

The PS5 Pro promises to offer a significant upgrade to the PS5, delivering enhanced visuals and smoother performance. With a wide range of games confirmed to be enhanced for the new console, gamers have a lot to look forward to, from stunning open worlds to immersive RPGs and action-packed adventures. The PS5 Pro represents a significant leap forward for PlayStation, and it will likely redefine what’s possible for gaming on consoles.